TABLE 6.
Average, minimum, and maximum Cq values for qPCRs for five targeted carnivore species, with cross-reaction data (all qPCRs performed in duplicate)
| Carnivore species | Avg Cq | Minimum Cq | Maximum Cq | Minimum–maximum Cq for cross-reaction (no. of animals with cross-reaction) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vulpes vulpes | 23.1 | 16.3 | 28.8 | 42.0 (1) |
| Canis lupus familiaris | 22.8 | 17.9 | 26.8 | 33.6–40.1 (7) |
| Canis lupus | 25.8 | 21.4 | 28.7 | |
| Felis silvestris catus | 25.5 | 21.0 | 31.8 | 33.3–39.7 (5) |
| Meles meles | 25.7 | 23.0 | 32.4 | (0) |
| Martes foinaa | 26.25 | 22.5 | 30.0 | 41.8 (1) |
a
Two specimens were available.